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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedOct 01, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies39
  • 7D-4.5%
  • 3M-7.1%
  • 1Y-25.0%
  • YTD-14.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Marine and Shipping industry has dropped 4.5%, driven by a pullback from Matson of 6.4%. Meanwhile, Costamare Bulkers Holdings actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 14% in the last week. However, the industry is down 25% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 2.0% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 01 Oct 2025US$21.8bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b6.3x4.8x0.9x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025US$22.6bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b9.6x5x0.9x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025US$25.6bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b6x4.9x1x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025US$24.3bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.5x4.6x0.9x
Thu, 22 May 2025US$24.3bUS$26.9bUS$5.3b5.4x4.6x0.9x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025US$20.8bUS$25.3bUS$5.4b3.8x3.9x0.8x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025US$24.0bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b4.4x4.3x0.9x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$4.8b4.1x5.2x1x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4x5x1x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024US$26.9bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.4x5.4x1.1x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024US$28.4bUS$22.4bUS$1.5b4.6x18.8x1.3x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024US$31.0bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.8x22.6x1.4x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024US$28.2bUS$22.2bUS$1.4b7.2x20.6x1.3x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024US$28.4bUS$21.4bUS$598.2m7.7x47.5x1.3x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024US$30.0bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.3x49.7x1.4x
Fri, 24 May 2024US$29.5bUS$21.4bUS$621.8m8.1x47.4x1.4x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024US$24.5bUS$20.7bUS$304.0m7.7x80.7x1.2x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024US$24.0bUS$21.1bUS$318.8m8.4x75.3x1.1x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024US$23.4bUS$22.2bUS$939.8m5x24.9x1.1x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024US$22.5bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.3x21.7x1x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023US$19.3bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5x18.6x0.9x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023US$18.9bUS$24.7bUS$4.8b3.2x3.9x0.8x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023US$19.7bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.1x3.8x0.8x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023US$20.0bUS$25.0bUS$5.3b2.6x3.8x0.8x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023US$21.5bUS$28.1bUS$7.4b2.7x2.9x0.8x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023US$19.6bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.6x0.7x
Sat, 27 May 2023US$18.9bUS$27.9bUS$7.4b2.5x2.5x0.7x
Mon, 24 Apr 2023US$20.4bUS$31.0bUS$10.1b2.5x2x0.7x
Wed, 22 Mar 2023US$20.7bUS$31.3bUS$10.2b2.4x2x0.7x
Fri, 17 Feb 2023US$22.0bUS$33.5bUS$12.3b2.5x1.8x0.7x
Sun, 15 Jan 2023US$20.0bUS$33.2bUS$12.3b2.2x1.6x0.6x
Tue, 13 Dec 2022US$19.6bUS$33.2bUS$12.3b2.2x1.6x0.6x
Thu, 10 Nov 2022US$20.8bUS$32.4bUS$12.6b2.3x1.6x0.6x
Sat, 08 Oct 2022US$20.5bUS$32.1bUS$12.5b2.2x1.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

1.6x


Total Market Cap: US$20.5bTotal Earnings: US$12.5bTotal Revenue: US$32.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Shipping industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 4.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.94x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 29% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.6% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials industry?

US Market0.22%
Industrials0.43%
Marine and Shipping-4.45%
Marine-4.45%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CMDB Costamare Bulkers HoldingsUS$14.3714.1%
+US$43.1m		n/aPS0.4x
VNTG VantageUS$7.306.1%
+US$13.3m		n/aPE60.3x
TORO ToroUS$3.144.3%
+US$2.3m		-7.1%PS2.6x
PSHG Performance ShippingUS$1.891.1%
+US$248.6k		1.1%PE0.4x
EHLD EuroholdingsUS$7.141.0%
+US$197.2k		n/aPE1.7x

Latest News

GNK
US$17.80
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-7.1%

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's (NYSE:GNK) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

Oct 01
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's (NYSE:GNK) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
DAC
US$89.81
Danaos
7D
-3.1%
1Y
3.4%

Is Danaos (NYSE:DAC) A Risky Investment?

Oct 01
Is Danaos (NYSE:DAC) A Risky Investment?
KEX
US$83.45
Kirby
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-31.8%
CMRE
US$11.91
Costamare
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-22.8%

Costamare: Undervalued Cash Flow Machine With Secured Upside

Sep 24
SBLK
US$18.59
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
-6.1%
1Y
-21.2%

The Return Trends At Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) Look Promising

Sep 24
The Return Trends At Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) Look Promising
GSL
US$30.70
Global Ship Lease
7D
-5.0%
1Y
17.3%
ZIM
US$13.55
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
-5.8%
1Y
-44.3%

Overoptimistic US-China Trade Shifts Will Lower Earnings

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services’ lower analyst price target reflects a significant drop in its Future P/E ratio alongside a modest improvement in net profit margin, resulting in a revised fair value estimate of $13.26. What's in the News Turkish authorities have barred vessels connected to Israel, including ZIM-operated ships, from berthing in Turkish ports, forcing ZIM to reroute scheduled vessels.
VNTG
US$7.30
Vantage
7D
6.1%
1Y
n/a
EHLD
US$7.14
Euroholdings
7D
1.0%
1Y
n/a
MATX
US$98.59
Matson
7D
-6.4%
1Y
-30.1%

Vietnam Growth And Fleet Modernization Will Shape A Volatile Market

Matson’s consensus price target has been revised down to $115 from $137.50 as analysts anticipate softer freight rates and volumes to weigh on near-term results, offsetting better-than-expected Q2 performance and prompting a more cautious outlook. Analyst Commentary Freight rates and volumes have softened further in July, pressuring near-term revenue outlook.
CMDB
US$14.37
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
14.1%
1Y
n/a
EDRY
US$12.50
EuroDry
7D
0.3%
1Y
-38.6%
PSHG
US$1.89
Performance Shipping
7D
1.1%
1Y
1.1%
TORO
US$3.14
Toro
7D
4.3%
1Y
-7.1%